There is a Marginal Risk of severe storms Sunday mainly over southeast and south-central New Mexico. The main hazards will be large hail and damaging wind gusts. A few strong-to-severe storms are likely from the east slopes of the western mountains to the central valley as well.
Rain chances will favor areas along and east of the central mountain chain through Monday, especially eastern NM. Outdoor events this weekend, especially on Sunday, may be impacted including the Rio Grande Valley.
Northwest wind gusts to 40 mph, very low humidity, and very dry fuels will increase the risk of rapid fire spread from the Four Corners southeastward to the Central Highlands on Wednesday afternoon and early evening.
Cooler temperatures will return Sunday and Monday then scorching heat returns for the rest of next week. Storm chances peak Sunday and Monday with only spotty storms thereafter.